FlyingFishMail Feb. 2000

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Welcome to FlyingFishMail #42  February 2000

HopPhish, LoveFish, re-scheduled beer dinner and open-mic blues jam--it's a
good thing February has 29 days this year. . .

*  HOP PHISH INDIA PALE ALE RETURNS FOR 2000
*  LOVE FISH 2000--STILL THE BARRY WHITE OF BEERS!
*  FEBREWARY FISHWEAR SALE--20% OFF EVERYTHING
*  FISH MEETS FLYING FISH
*  SURE CURE FOR CABIN FEVER. . .


*  HOP PHISH INDIA PALE ALE RETURNS FOR 2000
At the request of you hop and Fish fans, we reprised this I.P.A. with its
deep golden color and plenty of hop bitterness balanced by malt sweetness.
Because of the extensive dry hopping, there's a spicy, fruity hop finish.
Lightly filtered to maintain the appropriate body and flavor, the HopPhish
is then keg conditioned for extra character.  The beer features a
combination of 5 malts plus a percent or two of wheat for an extra creamy
head. The HopPhish also uses five hop varieties and has also been
dry-hopped with a special "hop tea" made of the rare and unique Ahtanum hop.
It will be shipping February 7 to NJ, PA and MD/DC.

This most-interesting winter beer will be available in draft only in 1/2
kegs and the torpedo mini-kegs.  Need to locate one? Call us at
856-489-0061.
Cask-conditioned versions will also be out and about.

*  LOVE FISH--THE BARRY WHITE OF BEERS!

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we've again put out a very few kegs
of a special keg-conditioned Belgian Abbey Dubbel dubbed "Love Fish."

You'll be able to find it over the next few weeks at such places, among
others, at the Grey Lodge Pub, Bridgid's, Khyber Pass & PJ McMennimin's in
Philadelphia; the Drafting Room in Exton, PA;  and in NJ at Andy's Corner
in Bogota, the Old Bay, New Brunswick, & Mexican Food Factory, Marlton.
LoveFish will also be on tap during brewery tours.

*  FEBREWARY FISHWEAR SALE--20% OFF EVERYTHING

Boxers, scrunchies, Fishing Team shirts, long-sleeved, short-sleeved t's--you
name it--it's 20% off (over the web, via phone, or in person) between Feb. 4
and 29. Happy shopping at http://flyingfish.com/WannaWear.html

*  FISH MEETS FLYING FISH

Scottish singer Fish contacted us last December wondering if we would be
interested in teaming up during his January US tour.  We, being music fans,
and he, being a malt beverage fan, looked at it as a great time.  Because
Fish rarely tours, his Philadelphia show at the TLA was the site of the
North American convention of his fans, dubbed The Company who traveled from
as far as Nebraska, Canada, Michigan, England and many points in-between.
O'Neals Pub served as the site of a long afternoon of acoustic music, Q&A
and many pints of Flying Fish. To take a look, head over to
http://www.studiomlive.com/fish and http://clan11.com/cona/

*  SURE CURE FOR CABIN FEVER. . .

Lots of events coming up, but for the latest info, check out
http://flyingfish.com/live.html

Ongoing Events
Monday:
--Pint Nite @ Centre House Pub, Trenton, NJ
$1 Flying Fish pints on Monday nights from 10pm til close at this great
neighborhood pub.
Cass & Centre Streets, Trenton, NJ

Tuesday:
--Totally Taco Tuesday @ The Paperwaiter, Wheaton Village, NJ
Specials on tacos and Flying Fish beers all day long.
 The Paperwaiter Restaurant @ Wheaton Village, Millville, NJ

Thursday:
--Fish Thursdays @ The Old Oar House, Millville, NJ
Special prices all night on draft Flying Fish ESB and Old Oar House Ale
(made by Flying Fish). Great food and a good crowd, too.
123 North High St.  4pm til close  http://oldoarhousebrewery.com

--Flying Fish Pint Specials @ Charlie Brown's, Maple Shade/Woodbury NJ
$2 pints of Fish all day and evening. During the rest of the week, pints
are $2 during Happy Hour 4-7pm

--Thursdays: February 3 - April 20  Primo Pint Nites @ The Office Beer Bars
(North & Central NJ)
Fresh Fish on draft and in the bottle, special prizes, giveaways and more.
The Office web site has directions/maps if you need them (see below)
Feb. 3 Bridgewater
Feb. 10 Cranford
Feb. 17 Keyport
Feb. 24 Ridgewood
Mar. 2 Montclair
Mar. 9 Morristown
Time:  8-10pm
http://www.office-beerbar.com/

--February 6 (Sunday) Beers International 17th Annual Tasting/Party,
Teaneck, NJ
Flying Fish proudly supports this 17th gathering of the best in US, Belgian
and other imported beers, great food from Brew Chef Tim Schaefer, gourmet
kielbasa (not a contradiction in terms!), door prizes and more. All
proceeds benefit the Tommorrow's Children Fund to help children stricken
with cancer.  If you love good beer and good food, you can't miss this
evening.
VFW Hall, 1429 Palisades Ave, Teaneck, NJ
5 pm
$ 25.00 paid up members 2000 dues/ $ 30:00 non members
973-853-BEER
beersint@warwick.net
http://www.beersinternational.com

--February 15 (Tuesday) Flying Fish/Trap Rock Brewery & Restaurant Beer
Dinner
We got snowed out last month, so let's try again--two great NJ breweries
join forces to present this special multi-course meal featuring 3 beers
>from each brewery. This event is close to sold out, so call quickly for
more information if you're interested in attending.
279 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ
6:30 pm
908-665-1755

--February 16 (Wednesday) Flying Fish Pint Nite & Blues Jam @ Connie Mac's,
Pennsauken, NJ
Enjoy a fresh draft Flying Fish while listening to the open-mic blues jam
featuring Flying Fish brewer/drummer Corey "Big Sticks" Sokoloff. Great food,
giveaways and plenty of parking. Just 5 minutes from the Ben Franklin Bridge
on Rt. 130 S. (directly across from the Cooper River Golf driving range).
8000 S. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, New Jersey
8-10pm
Admission: free
856-910-1255

--February 18 (Friday) Firkin Friday @ Grey Lodge Pub, N.E. Philadelphia
Cask conditioned HopPhish will be tapped at 5 pm. Tomato pies, mushroom
scallion wraps and home-made beer sausage too!
6235 Frankford Avenue, Phila, PA
5pm til it's gone
215-624-2969
http://greylodge.com

--February 25 (Friday) Sampling @ Towamencin Beverage, Kulpsville, PA
Sample all four Flying Fish Beers and get a free pint glass with every case
of Flying Fish purchased. And, if you haven't seen one yet, view a
real-live mini-keg!
1555 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, Pennsylvania
4:30 - 7pm
215-362-2358

--February 26 (Saturday)  2nd Annual Main Line Brew Fest, Malvern, PA
The millenium's first fest featuring Flying Fish and a fine selection of
other regional pubs and breweries. General tasting is in the afternoon,
followed by a beer dinner and silent auction in the evening. Proceeds
benefit a variety of local non-profits.
Desmond Great Valley Hotel, One Liberty Blvd., Malvern, Pennsylvania
Noon-4pm/ 6:30-10pm
$25 for festival/$75 for dinner
610-296-9800 ext.2222

--March 11 (Saturday) York County, PA Micro-Brewfest
This is the fourth time for this early spring festival and a good one it
is. Lots of breweries to select from (including something special from
Flying Fish), food, music and plenty of room.  Last year 3,000 people had a
blast while helping local charities.
NOTE: TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE AND ONLY UNTIL MARCH 1.
York Expo Center, Memorial Hall, York, PA
12-4/6-10pm
$20
717-840-6988

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